OK, so you’re not the queen of pre-prep and your freezer’s not bursting with “ones I made earlier”. You still want to eat healthily but you’re rushing to get out of the door in the morning or late home after a long day in the office. Check out these tasty, satisfying meals which can all be ready in the time it takes to kick your shoes off and make a cuppa.
BREAKFAST
Anytime Egg and Avocado Toast
2 eggs
2 slices rye bread
1/2 avocado
Parmesan shavings
6 cherry tomatoes
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme or basil)
Pop bread into the toaster. Bring water to a rolling boil. Turn off heat and carefully crack the eggs into it. Cover the pot and poach for five minutes to achieve semi-soft yolks.
While the eggs are cooking, smash the avocado on each piece of toast. Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters and chop up the herbs.
Place the poached eggs on top of the toast. Top with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, with tomatoes on the side. Enjoy!
LUNCH
Superfast Salmon
1 fillet (80-140g) salmon
Olive oil
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp chilli flakes
A few basil leaves
Put a pan over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, season the salmon and sear, skin-side down. Meanwhile reheat the cooked quinoa.
Turn the salmon over when opaque more than halfway through. Add the bell pepper and sauté.
Fluff quinoa and place it on a plate. Top with salmon and bell pepper. Pour the balsamic vinegar into the hot pan and reduce for 15 seconds over medium heat. Pour over dish and top with chilli flakes and fresh basil leaves. Savour!
DINNER
Quick Quesadillas
1 whole wheat tortilla
1/3 cup grated cheese
A medium-sized grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced
1/4 cup baby spinach
1/2 small jalapeno pepper, sliced and seeds removed
1 wedge of lime
1 tbsp sour cream
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a spoon of oil. Place the tortilla in the pan. Spread the cheese onto one half of the tortilla. On the other half, layer the chicken, spinach and jalapeno rings.
Allow the cheese to melt (about 2-3 minutes) before you squirt the lime over the spinach and fold the cheesy half on top of the other half. Cook for a few seconds on each side. Serve onto plate and top with sour cream. Ahh!
